Always. (A Draco Malfoy Story)

Yule Ball, Part 1

The night of the Yule Ball has arrived and students rush to pamper themselves for the night to remember. Tori and I are both anxious as we get really for the ball.

Tori ended up getting the dark emerald dress she tried on at the dress shop. I helped her to get ready before getting started on myself.
We agreed for Draco and Blaise to meet us at the Great Hall. It's better for them to wait for us there, before they both fall asleep in their rooms.

As Tori started on her own makeup, I started to get ready myself.
I styled my hair with large soft curls, pinned to the side. My eyes were simple, smoked out eyeliner and a pop of highlight in the inner corners. Mother and Narcissa sent me a dress when I told them Draco asked me to be his date.
A full length black gown, with tulle off the shoulder sleeves. A side slit could show off the tie up stiletto heels I'm using and a serpent ear cuff to accessorize.

I look at the time and let Tori know it's almost time to go. We do our last finishing touches, grab our wands, and head to the Great Hall.

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Draco and Blaise wait for us at the bottom of the stairs that lead to the Great Hall. Crabbe and Goyle reserve our table, as their dates have already arrived.

Tori and I arrive at the top of the stairs peaking around a pillar to check if the boys are already here. We see the both of them in their dress robes, chatting away.
I motion for Tori to go first. We both get into a quick squabble before she gives in and starts to descend the stairs. I look around the pillar again and see that she's now talking to the boys.

Why am I so nervous?! It's just a fucking ball. With Draco. Who's looking incredibly attractive tonight. Who I have feelings for. Feelings. Romantic feelings. For Draco. Draco Malfoy. I scoff. What the hell is wrong with me?!

I feel myself going into a panic. I try to calm down by taking deep breaths. I can't take too long. If Tori arrived, Draco's expecting me soon. I take one more deep breathe in and out before I walk down the steps.

Draco's POV

She wore her hair down, curled, but styled to one side. Her black gown complimented her body and a slit on her right side allowed her to slow a little leg. My heart began to race as I saw her walking down the steps. I couldn't take my eyes off of her. She looks so beautiful.

End of Draco's POV

Draco's just staring at me. I look at Tori, hoping she can read my mind if my hair is messed up or something and that's why he's staring. She hits Draco who seems to have come back to Earth. "You look beautiful."
"Thank you. You look very handsome, Draco." He links my arm with his and enter the hall together.

Not to brag, but I'm pretty sure Draco and I are the best looking couple tonight. Tori and Blaise come in a close second.
"What are you staring at?" I feel Draco flinch at a Ravenclaw who I guess was staring at us? I pull him back and say, "Not tonight."

We take a seat at our table while we wait for the champions to have their first dance. I take a look around the hall and see that almost everyone is staring at us. "Why is everyone staring?"
He leans over to whisper in my ear, "Cause I have the hottest date tonight." I respond with, "Lucky you."

The champions did their first dance and the night has begun.

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Later in the night, the Weird Sisters are performing. Draco and Blaise are sitting at the table while Tori and I dance to the music on the dance floor.

Jake Lawrence walks by Draco and Blaise as he's stalking to another Slytherin. "Joy's looking hot tonight. I bet I can get her out of her dress and see what she's wearing underneath." He makes sure to make eye contact with Draco as he said the words.

"What did you just say, Lawrence?" Draco stands up and faces Lawrence, their chests touching.
"I said, I wonder what she's wearing under her dress." Lawrence pushes Draco back, and scoffs as he tries to walk away.
Draco whips out his wand from his dress robes and points it straight to Lawrence. Before he could enchant a charm, Blaise holds him back. "Malfoy, not here. Joy could see." Frustrated, he stuffs his wand back into his dress robes runs his fingers through his perfectly kempt hair and says, "I need some air."

As Draco left the Great Hall, another blonde followed him out... not too far behind.

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I tell Tori that I needed to get a drink after all that dancing. I squeeze my way out of the crowd and head for the beverage table where I see Blaise with the Goons.
"Have you seen Draco anywhere?" I take a sip of water. Blaise leans over to me so that I can hear him over the music, "He said he went to get some air. Had an argument with Lawrence earlier." I look at his questionably, "What about?" "You."
I sigh. "Ok, thanks." I place my drink down and begin to leave the Hall in search of my date.

I search the corridor right outside of the hall for any sign of Draco. All I see were a few couples and a Ravenclaw crying on the steps, being comforted by her friends.

I turn the corner about to shout for him, but take a few steps backs so that I can peak around the corner.

I see two blondes standing a bit too close to my liking.